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    Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

    Published: Sep 24, 2018 · Modified: Dec 4, 2021 · 6 Comments

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    This vegan-friendly pumpkin spice chai latte is a healthier alternative to the coffee-shop version. Do yourself (and your wallet) a favor, and make this tea latte at home!
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    This vegan-friendly pumpkin spice chai latte is a healthier alternative to the coffee-shop version. Do yourself (and your wallet) a favor, and make this tea latte at home! 

    Originally published November 7, 2016.  Photos updated June 12, 2018.

    chai pumpkin spice latte with puree and teapot in background

    How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?

    One?  

    None?  

    Seven?

    As a former coffee-addicted, jittery madwoman, I now limit myself to one cup of the dark, caffeinated, liquid gold per day.  

    What do I drink the rest of the day?

    Tea, of course!  

    Sometimes, I even skip the coffee altogether, and swap it out for tea– because I’m a little wild like that.

    When Starbucks started flaunting their notorious Pumpkin Spice Latte back in the middle of summer (it was early, right?!), I immediately started craving pumpkin EVERYTHING.

    Of course, I made my own pumpkin spice latte, but what about when I wanted a refill?  

    What then???  

    How can I get my fill of pumpkiny deliciousness without drinking coffee all day long?

    Well, my friends– meet the Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte.

    I’d love to pat myself on the back, and congratulate myself brilliantly for inventing this lovely tea latte, but actually– Starbucks did it first.

    After inventing this little beauty, they packaged up their sugary version, put it in a box, and somehow it ended up in the food section at my local Marshall’s. When I saw it, I gasped.

    When I saw it, I gasped.

    Yes, really.

    Did I buy it?

    No, of course not.

    Instead, I marched home (actually I drove, but that’s not the point), pulled out some pumpkin purée, and started experimenting.

    Try swapping homemade pumpkin purée for canned! Make this Instant Pot Pumpkin Purée or use your oven for Roasted Pumpkin Purée!

    making a chai pumpkin spice latte

    What’s in a Chai Latte?

    For the tea latte, you’ll need chai (spiced black tea).

    For this latte, you can use whatever brand of chai you prefer.  If you’re looking for a tasty chai to try– I like this STASH chai.

    If you want to try a dirty chai, use both espresso and chai.

    Pumpkin Spice purée vs syrup

    This recipe uses a pumpkin spice purée to flavor the tea. If you prefer a syrup (for a drink closer to what you’d buy in a coffee shop), swap the purée for pumpkin spice simple syrup.

    To make your Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte, start by making a pumpkin spice purée. 

    If you’ve been obsessively making my regular pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin spice hot chocolate, this is the same purée used in those recipes.

    Yes– that DOES mean that you can make the coffee-licious version first, and then finish your morning off with some tea.   You’re welcome. 

    chai pumpkin spice latte with puree and teapot
    Add pumpkin mixture to tea cups

    While your pumpkin is heating up, brew the tea.

    Next, scoop in some of your pumpkin mixture into some teacups, add a little freshly brewed chai tea, and stir it up!  

    Make sure the pumpkin is dissolved, and then top your lattes off with some hot, steamed milk.  (Or skip the steaming, and just add warm milk.)

    Drink up, and enjoy fall!

    chai pumpkin spice latte with puree and teapot
    Add the tea and stir
    chai pumpkin spice latte with puree and teapot in background
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    5 from 2 votes

    Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

    This vegan-friendly pumpkin spice chai latte is a healthier alternative to the coffee-shop version. Do yourself (and your wallet) a favor, and make this tea latte at home! 
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 95kcal
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    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Spice Purée:

    • ¼ cup pumpkin purée (either canned or freshly roasted)
    • ½ cup milk OR coconut milk
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon clove
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste

    Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte:

    • 1 ½ cups hot water
    • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
    • 2 teaspoons chai or 2 teabags
    • ½ cup milk
    • To Serve (Optional): extra cinnamon or nutmeg

    Instructions

    Pumpkin Spice Purée:

    • In a small saucepan, mix all ingredients for pumpkin spice purée, stir, and heat on medium until hot. If you aren’t sure how sweet you want the purée, add the sugar last and sweeten to taste. Set purée aside.
      Tip: Make sure to sweeten to taste.
    • Next, steep tea in hot water for 5-7 minutes.
    • Steam milk. If you don’t have a milk steamer, heat milk on stovetop and use a hand-held frother or immersion blender to create some froth (froth optional).
    • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin spice purée into a large mug, or 2 teaspoons of purée for a small teacup. Top with brewed tea, leaving room for milk. Stir to pumpkin mixture into tea.
    • Pour milk into each cup, holding back the froth with a spoon. Top with foam.
    • Optional: Dust with more cinnamon or nutmeg.  Serve immediately.
      Note:  If lattes are left to set, some pumpkin may settle to the bottom.  If not serving immediately, stir again before serving.
    • Leftover pumpkin purée can be refrigerated and saved for 2-3 more lattes.

    Notes

    Makes 2 large lattes, or 4 small, plus extra Pumpkin Spice Purée.
    Nutrition information assumes 2% milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 9mg (3%) | Sodium: 58mg (3%) | Potassium: 274mg (8%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 8390IU (168%) | Vitamin C: 2.2mg (3%) | Calcium: 155mg (16%) | Iron: 0.7mg (4%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    Comments

    1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      November 07, 2016 at 11:44 am

      SO much better than anything bought in a coffee shop (and not to mention cheaper). I love coffee too and totally trying to reduce my coffee drinking, but it’s just so darn good!! I would love to start my day with this latte, especially on Monday 😉

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      • champagne-tastes

        November 07, 2016 at 11:45 am

        I wish I’d had one this morning!!

        Reply
    2. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

      November 07, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      I gotta try this now! Never thought I could make these at home!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 07, 2016 at 1:16 pm

        You can totally make this at home!!!

        Reply
    3. Vicky @ AvocadoPesto

      November 07, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect fall drink! I also can’t have more than one cup of coffee a day or I become a jittery madwoman so I need to switch to tea after that and I need to be making this instead!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 07, 2016 at 1:18 pm

        I’m glad I’m not the only one!!! Lol

        Reply

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